Dengue fever outbreak in Dien Chau

(Baonghean.vn) - The dengue fever outbreak in Dien Chau started in early July with only a few cases, but now it has spread with 48 cases in 6 communes.

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At this time, the commune with the highest number of dengue fever cases is Dien Ngoc with 23 cases. The number of patients increases rapidly every day, on July 27 alone, Dien Ngoc had 10 new patients. The remaining communes are: Dien Thinh, Dien Phu, Dien Thap, Dien Lam, Dien Bich, the number of dengue fever cases is still under control. Of the 48 cases, 27 have recovered, the rest are being treated at the District General Hospital and Health Stations.

Treatment for dengue fever patients in Dien Ngoc commune. Photo by Mai Giang

According to the forecast of the District Health Center, due to the current rainy and humid weather, mosquitoes are growing strongly, leading to a very high risk of dengue fever outbreak. Therefore, the health sector as well as localities are synchronously implementing epidemic prevention measures according to the emergency plan of the District People's Committee.

Communes with epidemics and communes at high risk organize environmental sanitation campaigns, collect waste, and kill mosquito larvae in families and communities. Arrange for doctors and nurses to be on duty at the Health Station 24/7 to receive, classify patients, and provide treatment according to the instructions of the Ministry of Health. Spray chemicals to kill mosquitoes in communes with epidemics and key communes at risk of epidemics. Conduct mosquito and mosquito larvae index monitoring, forecast epidemics, and monitor dengue fever cases.

Mai Giang